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Some beginning tips and extra info for choosing the right roller skate wheels!

An uncomplicated look at the basic parts of a roller skate, the types of boot, and styles of roller skating.

How do your inline skates fit? Are they comfortable? Too tight, too loose? It can be hard to know what to look for when fitting your inline skates. Here are a simple few tips and tricks to help get the...

Let's take a look at what goes into an ordinary inline skate, as well of the different types of skating and inline skate setups available.

A cutting-edge integrated heel strap is used to pull the boot firmly down and around your heel's natural form. The V-Lock strap, which is made of high-tensile polyester webbing and is positioned low, firmly locks the heel in place and...

As both a mother of three boys and the owner of Extreme Skates, I have either had or heard, every concern about what to consider when choosing roller blades / inline skates for kids. It’s common to not know where...

I get customers coming into Extreme Skates wanting to buy roller skates for their kids and/or looking for kids beginner roller skates not knowing where to start. Guess what? I was in the same position as you when I first...

It’s incredible what seems to come back into trend over the years. Many parents who rocked inline skates as kids are now out buying skates for their kids, and if this is you, you might be surprised to discover a...

“Francly Speaking” Rollerskate & Inlineskate Sizing Insights - Written by Franca to help you save yourselves from frustration and also loss of $$$$   Let me start by saying the information below is my way of helping you choose the...

Roces Inline and Rollerskates are back! Extreme Skates is very excited that Roces inline skates and roller skates are back. After a long time without an Australian distributor it has been extremely difficult to access ROCES. Great news we have...

Hi All, it's Franca, the owner of Extreme Skates here! I wanted to very quickly answer the question "Am I too old to Roller Skate" - of course not! To drive the point home, I wanted to share a story...

Tips to help you get started park skating and join the crew   1. Respect the Park Whether you’re visiting a small park, a massive community behemoth, a backyard ramp or a pay per session indoor park you should always...

The prospect of choosing the right longboard or cruiser should be exciting, but there are so many shapes and styles to consider it can be a bit overwhelming. There’s so much information out there about trucks and mounting style, concave...

Are you dying to hit the park or ramps but need new roller skate grind blocks? Your local Brisbane Skate Shop has got you covered! We have everything you need to slide for days, stall with confidence or grind it...

After skating for a while it's natural to want to push your roll a little further. Much like aggressive inline skating, taking roller skates to the park means you might need to change a few things about your setup. Here...

While there are dozens of inline skate styles, some of the biggest changes to the formula come from Aggressive Skates. The big difference is being designed specifically for park, ramp, and freestyle trick skating rather than simple recreation. That doesn't...

Maybe you're a veteran park skater or maybe you're just freestyle-curious. Either way, you know you want aggressive skates rather than classic inline. But there are so many styles and designs to choose from. Even if you're a rider from...

Now more than ever, people have been taking to the streets for fun and fitness. Roller and Inline skates have seen a huge resurgence thanks to the current world disturbance. Whether you're getting ready to roll with the revolution or...

Picking the right roller skate wheel can be trickier than landing a 12-stair gap. Quad wheels come in so many sizes, shapes, profiles, hardnesses and even colours. Knowing which wheel works where can be a matter of practice and experience,...

Over the past year inline skating has only strengthened and diversified. While every day someone finds a new way to skate, the classics have only gotten more popular. Maybe it's thanks to Queensland's distinct lack of ice or our abundance...

By now everyone knows the name Moxi Skates, and if you don't you're about to. For the past decade Moxi have been on a roll, with Moxi Skates sales accounting for more than 20% of the revenue reaped by manufacturer and...